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๐ŸงŠ Cost to move a heavy appliance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX

$350 โ€“ $495 French-door / side-by-side fridge ยท 170 mi

Key facts

  • Moving a heavy appliance from Austin to Houston covers about 170 mi.
  • Chest freezer: $235โ€“$330.
  • Standard fridge: $280โ€“$400.
  • French-door / side-by-side fridge: $350โ€“$495.
  • Washer & dryer pair: $400โ€“$565.

Fridges, washers, dryers and freezers need disconnection, door/track protection and careful tilting (some, like French-door fridges, must stay upright). Movers price by weight class and stairs, not distance alone.

Price by size for this route

TypeTypical weightEstimate
Chest freezer150โ€“250 lb $235โ€“$330
Standard fridge250โ€“350 lb $280โ€“$400
French-door / side-by-side fridge300โ€“400 lb $350โ€“$495
Washer & dryer pair400โ€“500 lb combined $400โ€“$565

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to move a heavy appliance from Austin, TX to Houston, TX?

For a french-door / side-by-side fridge, expect roughly $350โ€“$495 over the 170-mile move.

Why does distance matter less per mile on long moves?

Long-distance specialty movers often combine multiple items on one truck run, so the per-mile rate drops as the route gets longer โ€” short moves pay a premium for a dedicated trip.

What else changes the price on this route?

Size/weight class of the heavy appliance, how many flights of stairs at pickup or delivery, and how far in advance you can book a truck.